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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for books and resources beneficial for self-education in first-year courses related to a Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree. Subjects include mathematics (Algebra, Calculus I & II), Digital Computation and Programming, General Chemistry, Materials Science Fundamentals, and Physics I, II & III. Additionally, participants inquire about liberal studies expectations in engineering and resources for understanding celestial dynamics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests Kreyszig as a comprehensive resource for Algebra and Calculus.
  • Another recommends Young and Freedman's book for physics.
  • Callister's "Material Science and Engineering, an Introduction" is mentioned as a classic for materials science.
  • Multiple participants propose various authors for calculus, including Thomas & Finney and Apostol.
  • One participant expresses interest in studying linear algebra independently due to scheduling conflicts.
  • There is a discussion about the merits of two different materials science textbooks, with some participants expressing familiarity with Callister's work.
  • Participants ask for additional recommendations for problem books related to the discussed subjects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While there are several recommendations for specific textbooks, no consensus is reached on the best resources for all subjects, and participants express differing opinions on the materials science texts.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved which materials science textbook is superior, and there are varying levels of familiarity with the suggested texts.

Who May Find This Useful

Students entering Mechanical Engineering programs, educators seeking resource recommendations, and individuals interested in self-study in mathematics and physics.

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Could anyone suggest books or articles which could be benefitial to my (self-)education in the following subjects:

-Algebra
-Calculus I & II (Which i believe, are complex differentiation and integration)
-Digital Computation and Programming
(-Engineering Design and Graphical Communication)
-General Chemistry
-Materials Science Fundamentals
-Physics I, II & III

All of the above are first year courses for a Mechanical Engineering bachelors degree.

Also, what could i expect in a first year 'liberal studies' program in my engineering field?

ps. For my personal interest, is there any reading which can introduce me to the physics of the dynamics of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomenon?

Thank you.
 
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For maths I have to recommend Kreyszig, its considered the bible where I am. Should cover you for algebra and calculus.

There would be plenty of physics books out there. The one I have is by Young and Freedman.

Materials, I have to recommend Callisters "Material Science and Engineering, an Introduction"

Cant help with the rest sorry.
 
Thank you for the suggestions.

Any one else?
 
Kreyszig for sure man, its a good Engineering math book
 
For Algebra - Gilbert Strang
For Complex-Edward,Pinney
Calculus-Kreyzig,Thomas & Finney,Apostol
 
hey heman can you tell us some good problem books also on the above topics
 
These are very nice books
Physics -Kleppner & kolenkow For Mechanic
D.J.Griffiths-For Electrodynamics
Digital Computation and Programming----Malvino,,(Hey Himanshu what's other one)
General Chemistry- i too looking for one ,,Tough to find
Materials Science Fundamentals-Callister is an classic,,also ShackelFord is a good book
 
Wow so many awesome books to look at. :thumbs up:

I'm thinking of just studying linear algebra on my own now, since there's no room for me to take it at school (schedule too crowded).
 
Any idea on which book is better?

Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction (5th Edition)

link:

Or...

Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering : An Integrated Approach

link:
 
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I have Callisters book and it is great, I can't comment on the other one as I've never seen it.
 
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morry said:
I have Callisters book and it is great, I can't comment on the other one as I've never seen it.

Which one? He has two different ones... :p

Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction




Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering : An Integrated Approach
 
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just pick one of thise books and read it as well as you can.
 
  • #13
FancyNut said:
Which one? He has two different ones... :p

Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction




Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering : An Integrated Approach

Oh sorry, well I have the top one, I didnt realize Callister wrote the other one too.
 
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